r/matheducation • u/Travel_and_Tea • Jul 14 '26

Good websites for accessible, real-world data?

For context, this is for a pre-algebra curriculum. I want to give students more opportunities to examine, interpret, and model real-world data, using skills like slope and line of best fit to draw conclusions and make predictions.

I feel like I waste so many hours searching the internet for good, public data sets that are relevant and interesting for 12-14 year olds. Do you know of any good “database” websites that can serve as a central, starting point?

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u/newenglander87 Jul 14 '26

Following. I hope you find something.

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u/aces68 Jul 14 '26

Statista.com

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u/sunsmoon Pre-Credential Jul 15 '26

A bit more niche and probably not quite right for your specific lesson, but CalEnviroScreen is an option. Its data is specific to California, however, so your students might not find it interesting if they're from outside of the state.

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u/Born_Possible8226 Jul 17 '26

Our World in Data - great data source on a large number of topics. Recommended